ANCIENT THEMES. Julius Caesar. 100-44 BC. Æ “Sestertius” (36mm, 22.09 g, 12h). By Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). Later cast. Good VF.

Keystone 17 – The W. Toliver Besson Collection
Lot: 335. Estimated: $ 100

Paduan and Related Medals, Bronze

Sold For $ 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ANCIENT THEMES. Julius Caesar. 100-44 BC. Æ “Sestertius” (36mm, 22.09 g, 12h). By Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). Later cast. CAESAR DICTATOR, laureate head of Julius Caesar left; star before forehead, lituus behind / VENI/ VIDI/ VICI within wreath. Johnson & Martini 1260-5. Brown surfaces with applied green deposits, holed. Good VF.

From the W. Toliver Besson Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 475 (26 August 2020), lot 717; RBW Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 377, 29 June 2016), lot 729 (repatinated since); Baldwin’s 39 (11 October 2004), lot 1945.


Closing Date and Time: 22 July 2026 at 11:51:20 ET.



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